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The Adventures Of Sir Givret The Short (2008)

by Gerald Morris(Favorite Author)

3.84 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0618777156 (ISBN13: 9780618777150)

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

HMH Books for Young Readers

series

Knights' Tales

review 1: Advanced second and third grade readers will appreciate this adventurous chapter book. Historical characters from the Knights of (King Arthur's) Round Table populate the book. Both girls and boys will find heroes within. Most importantly, the main message seems very clear: don't underestimate the power of thinking things through and acting upon rational and strategic planning, even, and especially, if that means you avoid battle. Being smart is a sign of brave and valued character, not merely popping off with emotive responses and hand-to-hand fighting at the first sign of conflict.
review 2: Reviewed by Jaglvr for Kids @ TeensReadToo.comTHE ADVENTURES OF SIR GIVRET THE SHORT is the second story in the entertaining THE KNIGHTS' TALES series. However, the re... moreader does not have to have read THE ADVENTURES OF SIR LANCELOT THE GREAT to understand or enjoy this story. It is able to stand alone on its own content. When we first meet Givret, he is simply Givret, not a knight. When King Arthur's knights hear of the legend of hunting the white stag and the rewards that catching it would bring, all of them, but for Givret, leave on their quest. Givret volunteers to remain in the castle to protect Queen Guinevere. All should be quiet, but the traveling Sir Yoder arrives in the kingdom and mistakenly insults the Queen. When one of the King's knights, Sir Erec, hears of the insult, he sets off after Sir Yoder (to Scotland) to cleanse Queen Guinevere's name. When the rest of the knights and the King return, Givret tells of the story. Because Givret used his intelligence to dispatch Sir Yoder, King Arthur grants knighthood upon Givret, much to the amusement and bewilderment of the remaining Knights of the Roundtable. Upon knighthood, King Arthur gives Givret a quest. He must follow after Sir Erec to Scotland. Though small in stature and not known for his brute strength, Givret the Short (later to be called Givret the Wise or simply Givret the Marvelous - you have to read the story to learn about THAT one!), Givret proves to the rest of the knights that being brave and true means more than simply fighting a foe with brute strength. Mr. Morris, aided with the entertaining illustrations by Mr. Renier, writes a quirky tale for young readers to enjoy. Using the King Arthur characters and setting, Mr. Morris lets readers know that thinking things through can oftentimes provide the result that is desired. Brute strength doesn't always solve problems. Sir Givret is different from the rest of the knights, but it's his difference that saves the day in the end...many times! less

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